The U.P. sun sets on the summer of 2010

The U.P. sun sets on the summer of 2010

I cannot believe it’s the middle of August. I’m pumped for fall, which brings college football (Go Green!) and hunting, but this summer has been nothing but work. I’m not complaining though because I know there are many folks struggling to find a job these days, and I wish them the best. But hell, I only had my boat out TWO weekends this summer! In addition to oil spill work in the Gulf of Mexico and in my own home state of Michigan, the link below outlines a bit of what has kept me from writing many blog posts this summer.

(http://www.entrix.com/news/article/0084)

I’m heading to Nebraska in a couple weekends in an attempt to secure hunting land for the 2010 season. Yes, we’re a bit late. Better late than never right? That’s it for now. Take care and hopefully I’ll find time to post more than once this month…..Be well.

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